| Percent reporting a major depressive episode in the past year | |
|---|---|
| Personal care and service | 10.8 |
| Food preparation and serving | 10.3 |
| Community and social services | 9.6 |
| Health-care practitioners and technical | 9.6 |
| Average for full-time workers | 7 |
Occupation
Percent
Sources:
oas.samhsa.gov
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